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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Seitan and Barley Bowl with Lemony Tahini Sauce

I've learned that while I don't really need to leave my house, I do need to eat. So I feel completely guilt -free when I take a few minutes to cook and post my study break meals. I get to share cool recipes and not starve. I'd say its a win-win. This delicious bowl is jam packed with goodness: barley, kale and seitan, smothered in a creamy (but diary free) sauce. It really can stand as a meal all on its on. Perfect when you're big on hunger and short on time.

Seitan and Barley Bowl with Lemony Tahini Sauce

Here's What You Need:

1 1/2 cup Brown barley cooked

3 cups kale

10 oz can of braised Gluten aka Seitan Tidbits Drained*

1 tsp sesame seeds ( optional garnish)

Tahini Lemon Sauce

2 Tbs Soy Sauce

2 Tbs Tahini

1 1/2 Tbs Lemon Juice

1 Tbs Rice Vinegar

1 Tbs Water

1 Tbs Olive Oil

1 tsp garlic minced

1/2 tsp ground ginger

Here's What You've Got To Do:

Mix all of the ingredients for the sauce in a small mixing bowl and set aside

In a large pan, over a medium heat, sauté the seitan until it becomes a deep brown (around 10 minutes)

Add kale to the pan and cook until the kale begins to wilt.

Add the brown rice and Lemon tahini sauce to the pan.

Split between two bowls and garnish with sesame seeds.

Serves 2 very hungry people

( Or in my case, one hungry person who loves left overs!)

I found the canned Seitan at my local Asian Grocery store $1.69/10oz can*

I used 10 minute Barley from Trader Joe's. I made the whole bag according to the directions and have been throwing barley in everything, salads stir fries, the dog's bowl.

Tahini is a paste made from hulled and ground sesame seeds. You can usually find it in the Kosher section of your local grocery store.